Simon Huck (born November 5, 1983) is the principal owner of the public relations firm Command Entertainment Group and a marketing executive who launched the sci-fi A. Human exhibition in 2018.
[Robertson, Adi]
“A. Human Is A Sci-Fi Fashion Show About Changing Your Body Instead Of Your Clothes”
The Verge. September 13, 2018
He is also known for his association with celebrities, specifically
Kim Kardashian
Kimberly Noel Kardashian (born October 21, 1980) is an American media personality, socialite, and businesswoman. She first gained media attention as a friend and stylist of Paris Hilton, but received wider notice after the celebrity sex tape ...
, and his appearance in her reality shows, as well as starring in his own reality series called ''
The Spin Crowd'', which covered Command PR and was executive produced by Kardashian.
Early life and public relations career
Huck was born in
Ottawa, Ontario
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is located in the southern Ontario, southern portion of the province of Ontario, at the confluence of the Ottawa River and the Rideau River. Ottawa borders Gatineau, Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the cor ...
, Canada. During his teenage years, he studied acting at
Canterbury High School in their specialized arts program. He moved to New York City in 2005 to begin working for publicist
Lizzie Grubman. One of Huck's first projects was
Sean Combs
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' White Party in the Hamptons.
[Keating, Caitlin]
"Kardashian Bestie Simon Huck is Selling You Beer and Shampoo"
The New York Times. Jan. 12, 2018 Huck joined Command PR in 2006 and became partner in 2010, which was shown on an episode of ''The Spin Crowd''.
[Deeken, Amy]
“Spin Crowd Staffer Quits, Then is Made Partner.”
Huffpost TV. Oct. 11, 2010 In 2012, Huck acquired the entirety of the business.
In 2017, Command PR was relaunched as Command Entertainment Group.
Reality television
Huck and then-business partner Cheban have appeared on reality television shows, ''
Keeping Up with the Kardashians
''Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' (often abbreviated ''KUWTK'') is an American reality television series which focused on the personal and professional lives of the Kardashian family, Kardashian–Jenner Stepfamily, blended family. It aired ...
'', ''
Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami
''Kourtney and Kim Take Miami'' (titled ''Kourtney and Khloé Take Miami'' for its first two seasons) is an American reality television series. It premiered on E! on August 16, 2009, as the first ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians'' spin-off. The ...
'', and ''
Kourtney and Kim Take New York
''Kourtney and Kim Take New York'' is an American reality television series that premiered January 23, 2011, on E! and ran for two seasons. The series followed sisters Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian as they opened a Dash boutique in New ...
'' as friends of the Kardashian family, and specifically Kim Kardashian.
In 2010, Huck and Cheban starred in their own reality series, ''
The Spin Crowd'', which was produced by Kim Kardashian and aired on
E!.
[Garron, Barry]
"The Spin Crowd - TV Review"
True Hollywood Reporter. October 10, 2010 The series focused on the personal lives of Huck, Cheban, and the employees of Command PR, in addition to the firm's promotions of and interactions with celebrities. The series aired for one season of eight episodes before its cancellation.
Huck continues to be a 'supporting cast member' on KUWTK.
A. Human
In September 2018, Huck launched a live storytelling brand called Society of Spectacle.
[Estiler, Keith]
"Simon Huck's A. Human Exhibition Spotlights Otherworldly Body Modifications"
Hypbeast. September 5, 2018 SOS's first exhibition, A. Human, a theatrical experience showcasing body modifications from the future launched on September 4, 2018. Huck told
Vogue
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Business
* ''Vogue'' (magazine), a US fashion magazine
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** ''Vogue Arabia'', an Arab fashion magazine
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, "We wanted to use the future of fashion and the future of self-expression as a way to look at the future. That is how the ethos of A. Human formed."
[Yotka, Steff]
"Would You Get High Heels Implanted Into Your Feet? This Exhibit Wants You to Consider It"
Vogue. August 27, 2018
As part of the PR campaign for the installation, Huck enlisted Kim Kardashian,
Andreja Pejic,
Chrissy Teigen
Christine Diane Teigen (born November 30, 1985) is an American model, television personality, and author. She made her professional modeling debut in the annual Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue, ''Sports Illustrated'' Swimsuit Issue, in 2010, ...
, and
Tan France,
[Munzenrieder, Kyle]
"Kim Kardashian, Chrissy Teigen, and Tan France Temporarily Mutate Themselves for Fashion"
W. August 27, 2018 to sport some of the far-out fashions in the A. Human line on social media.
[Cascone, Sarah]
"Is Body Modification the Future of Fashion? This New Pop-Up Museum Envisions A Creepy Craze"
artnet news. September 5, 2018
The A. Human exhibition included The Pinnacle, an avant-garde design by former
Lady Gaga
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creative director
Nicola Formichetti, and work by makeup artist Isamaya Ffrench.
[Lastoe, Stacey]
"Are these unnerving body modifications the future of fashion?"
CNN. September 17, 2018
Personal life
Huck has been married to Phil Riportella since November 2021. He graduated from
Queen's University in 2006.
External links
Command Entertainment Group
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Huck, Simon
1983 births
Living people
American public relations people